It was a busy season for quilt deliveries this fall. On December 11, 2018 Joe, who is a volunteer with the Patient Services Committee of the Limb Preservation Foundation, met Sara and Jacque at the storage bin to pick up 35 quilts for the hospital. Joe personally matches each quilt to a patient after he has visited with them. […]
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Quilt Delivery to Craig Hospital
Jacque, president of FHQ, and Barbara, our Craig Hospital contact, were recently invited to a Craig Volunteer Appreciation buffet at the hospital. This annual event is a nice way that Craig’s Administration says, “Thanks” to the many volunteers who support their patients in a variety of ways throughout the year. Jacque and Barbara delivered 26 […]
FHQ Volunteers Enjoy Holiday Party
Thirty two members enjoyed the annual holiday party at the Olive Garden in Highlands Ranch on December 8th. They had a delicious lunch served by Molly and Erin, who were very patient with such a large group. A surprise gift bag was given to each of the ladies. After the meal some of the ladies participated in a show and tell […]
Catholic Charities Receives Quilts
The Central Colorado unit of Catholic Charities in Castle Rock reached out to Firehouse Quilts recently for quilts. A delivery of 42 quilts was made to Katie, who is a Counselor and Paul, the Director. The quilts will be given to families who are experiencing a crisis such as homelessness, abuse, or loss of job. Some of […]
Sew Day was Busiest Ever!
The recent sew day was filled with so much action that it was hard to keep track of what was going on. One of the most exciting things was that there were 62 quilts turned in by the most caring and productive group of volunteers around. The total number of quilts made during 2018 now […]
Christmas Quilts for Shiloh House
On December 6, 2018 nine members of Firehouse Quilts delivered 88 quilts to the Shiloh House corporate office in Littleton. The quilts will be Christmas gifts for the boys who live in nearby residential homes. The ages of the boys range from 5 – 17, all of whom are being treated for emotional and behavioral problems through Shiloh […]
Christmas Quilts for CASA
On December 3, 2018 members of Firehouse Quilts delivered quilts to the CASA Denver home. The 25 quilts will be made available to foster children at the Christmas party on December 15th. These children will also receive other donated gifts such as coats and clothes, toys, back packs, and books. The party is held at […]
Task Force is now Hope and Help
Recently 75 quilts were delivered to Hope and Help, formerly known as Douglas County Task Force. This facility is open to families who are facing hard times and may be homeless or barely able to make ends meet. This organization is able to provide food from their food bank, clothing from their thrift shop, and […]
Marisol Home Receives Quilts
On November 13th a delivery of 50 quilts was made to Marisol Home. Marisol is a shelter that helps single mothers with children who are experiencing homelessness. The shelter also provides a safe and caring interim home for expectant mothers. At the time of the visit from FHQ members the shelter was housing 13 mothers and […]
Member Designs Firehouse Quilt Square
At our recent Volunteer Appreciation event, volunteers of Firehouse Quilts of Colorado graciously agreed to help piece an original block representing a firehouse. The Firehouse Block was designed by Bonnie G., who also assembled personally chosen fabrics and put them together into kits. Over twenty blocks were sewn, along with a unique Colorado block. Together […]